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Ministry of Electronics & IT
DPI will enable countries who have lagged behind in digitizing Governments: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Our duty is to create balance between rights of individuals and data protection while boosting innovation in our country: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Chandrayaan 3 is testament of how we can fully realize our deep tech capabilities: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today spoke about India’s deep tech capabilities and how India stands out as one of the few countries leveraging technology to foster inclusivity.
During a conversation in New Delhi with the Editorial Director Andrew Staples from the Economist Impact, he highlighted that India’s capabilities are only increasing and Chandrayaan 3 is a testament that India has the full potential as a nation to execute deep-tech technologies.
The Minister said, “This is an exciting time for India’s tech space as we are building deep tech capabilities, no one would have thought that we would be at this stage. We are a highly capable country and Chandrayaan 3 represents how we can execute these deep tech capabilities and that self confidence leads me to believe that the vision of our PM can be realized where the digital economy will be 20-25% of the total GDP.”
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar further highlighted how India is playing a leading role in helping nations that have lagged behind in technology and digitalisation through the India stack.
“The DPI is an extremely exciting conversation today and has gained momentum in the context of the Indian presidency of the G20. The fact that India is now a case study, a nation that has deployed technological tools for progress and growth. This is now increasingly being seen by countries that have lagged behind, as a way to follow India’s lead, taking the India stack, an open sourced digital infrastructure and then using these to digitize their own governments,” the Minister said.
Reflecting on his journey, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar stressed the importance of protecting citizens’ rights while promoting innovation. He expressed hope that the G20 would allow global companies to view India as a reliable partner, fostering a trust-based global order.
“What I expect from the G20 is that all these large companies who are looking at globalization look at India as a trusted, long-term partner. This will be a win-win since it will set the basis of a trust based global order. I recall in 2010 when I started a debate around privacy and data protection most people, especially in New Delhi, thought this was an elitist concept. The pendulum has swung from data being exploited to a point when we are having conversations around data protection in particular. There has to be guardrails for data processing of citizens’ data, how they should be used. As Government of India we take our duty very seriously of creating a balance and a symmetry between rights of individuals and data protection while boosting innovation in our country,” the Minister added.
Special Service and Features
Coconut Development Board offers Training Programs for value added coconut products
Kochi , October 21, 2022
Coconut Development Board at its Institute of Technology at Vazhakulam, Aluva, Kerala is organizing one to four days training programmes in value added coconut products like coconut chips, cookies, chocolate, chutney powder, coconut burfi, pickle, squash etc. One day training for Vinegar and Nata De Coco is also being conducted. Interested prospective entrepreneurs can get the technology for flavoured coconut milk, Haustorium based products, tender coconut icecream from the Institution. Those who are interested may contact 0484-2679680 on Mondays - Friday from 9 a.m to 5.30 p.m or may write to cit-aluva@coconutboard.gov.in for the details regarding registration, fees and technology transfer.
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Jammu & Kashmir on April 18 and 19
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Jammu & Kashmir on April 18 and 19, 2018.
On April 18, 2018, the President will grace and address the 6th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Katra. On the same evening, he will attend a civic reception at Amar Mahal, Jammu.
On April 19, 2018, the President will visit the Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, before returning to Delhi.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 11.31 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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11,31,46,900
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 11.31 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 235
Union Health Minister congratulates all Health Care Workers and People of India on crossing landmark milestone of 70 Cr doses
The last 10 crore doses administered in just 13 Days
In a landmark achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 70 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 67 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the entire country and healthcare workers for the achievement of 70 Cr landmark milestone.The last 10 Cr COVID-19 Vaccine Doses were administered in just 13 days.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,61,604
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2nd Dose
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85,17,232
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,32,425
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2nd Dose
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1,37,16,515
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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28,12,08,799
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2nd Dose
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3,72,19,545
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,89,38,881
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2nd Dose
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5,96,32,288
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,07,78,508
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2nd Dose
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4,76,49,999
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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53,96,20,217
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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16,67,35,579
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Total
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70,63,55,796
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 7th September, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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178
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2nd Dose
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14,433
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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896
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2nd Dose
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55,338
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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32,71,235
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2nd Dose
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12,50,995
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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8,23,171
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2nd Dose
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6,23,690
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3,79,330
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2nd Dose
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3,24,432
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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44,74,810
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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22,68,888
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Total
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67,43,698
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Textiles
Handloom Industry
Goods and Services Tax  has been introduced by the Government of India to rationalize multiple taxes on goods and services and to bring transparency in the taxation system. Accordingly, it is applicable to the textile sectors also, including handlooms.
Turnover of most of the weavers does not exceed Rs.40 Lakh and hence they do not require registration under GST. Moreover, GST is implemented through an Act of Parliament with States as equal partners in GST Council with Government of India. GST is applicable on each stage of the value chain i.e. cotton fibre, yarn and fabric at 5% with facilities of input credit.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, in written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020
To Participate in At Home with Tribal Artists, NCC cadets, NSS Volunteers and Tableaux Artists
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will meet and interact with the 49 Children who are winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020, tomorrow i.e January 24, 2020.
The 49 awardees are from various of states of India including one each from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
The children are winners in the fields of art & culture, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service, Sports and Bravery.
Government of India acknowledges children as one of the most important partners in nation-building. Their hopes and aspirations are to be acknowledged and their achievements are to be rewarded.
Although every child is precious and his or her achievements have to be appreciated, there are some whose achievements will serve as an inspiration to many others.
Towards this end the Government gives these awards every year to recognize exceptional achievements of our children in various fields.
Any child with an exceptional achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, social service, arts & culture, sports and bravery can apply for the award. Also, any person who knows about a meritorious achievement by a child can recommend this child for the award. A high-level committee selects the winners after careful consideration of each application.
President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar yesterday, i.e January 22, 2020.
At Home with Tribal Artists, NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers & Tableaux Artists
The Prime Minister would also interact with over 1730 Tribal Artists, NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers and Tableaux Artists who are going to participate in the Republic Day Parade in a At Home event on the 24th Of January, 2020.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
INVESTMENT PROPOSALS IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR
As per the information provided by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, since the announcement of New Industrial Policy, 2021, a total of 5327 applications/investment proposals have been received so far. The anticipated investment which was worth Rs. 64,058 crore in December, 2022 has now touched Rs. 66,000 crore.
Out of 5327 proposals received, land has been allotted in respect of 1854 units and 854 have paid the premium. 560 units have signed Lease deed and have taken over the possession of the land allotted. 129 units have started work on ground. In addition, 350 existing units have also come into production after announcement of New Industrial Policy, 2021.
After the introduction of J&K Industrial Policy, 2021, investment worth Rs. 1924.64 crore  has come on ground. The investment during the current financial year is the highest ever compared to any other previous financial years.
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has taken several steps such as Business Reforms Action Plan - Ease of Doing Business, development of new industrial estates, development of basic infrastructure including roads, power, water, drainage, sewerage treatment and handholding of investors to encourage investments and to create employment opportunities for the youth coupled with income generation. A few steps are as under:
- Business Reform Action Plan- Ease of Doing Business : To boost the industrial growth, Government is strategically working on Implementation of BRAP. 352 BRAP points have been complied and 3188 burden compliances have been reduced under BRAP. 167 services of 18 departments have been provided on single window portal. The BRAP score of J&K has improved from 0.30% to 79.67%.
- Single Window Clearance System: To provide seamless services to the prospective investors, all the Government to Business services have been brought on Single Window System for convenience of both the Government departments and the investors.
- Development of new Industrial Estates and improvement of infrastructure.
- Investor Facilitation Cell is in place for necessary facilitation/ awareness, with the aim to connect the industries with global markets and further inviting investors to promote J&K as an ideal investment destination.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Education
IIIT Guwahati keeps up the spirit of EBSB by holdingPoster Making Competition“RAJASTHAN TOURISM AND TRAVELS”under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Campaign
Students participated from their homes for the competitionheld online due to lockdown
To celebrate the spirit of Unity in Diversity of our Nation,the Government is running Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Campaign.The Ministry for HRD is the nodal ministry for EBSB campaign which is run along with several other partner ministries and states. To keep up the momentum of the campaign inspite of lockdown due to Covid19, the Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati recently organised a Poster Making Competition.The students were asked to participate from their homes for the competition held online due to lockdown.
The topic of the competition was “RAJASTHAN TOURISM AND TRAVELS”.
Due to the covid-19, many of Institute activities got disrupted as students, staff and few faculties vacated the campus. The activities IIITG pertaining to EBSB also got affected. However, IIITG managed to organise the monthly event of April, 2020 for EBSB on 1st May, 2020. IIITG is committed to conduct the events under the banner of EBSB to promote knowledge on the paired state Rajasthan among our students.
Students from Kalrav-Literary Club, IIIT Guwahati spearheaded the event. Both Ms. Meghna Singh and Ms. Priyanka Kumari, 1st year BTech student and an active member of the club coordinated the online/remote event. This poster making event was held in two categories- Digital and Handmade category. A total of 14 participants  participated from their homes across the country.
Students participated under Digital poster making category are Atik, K.N, G. Pranay, PriyankaKumari, Amitesh Kumar, Gurnoor Singh, Priyam Raj, Richa, Sai Kumar Medha, Utkarsh Kumar. Students participated under Handmade poster making event are J. Pujita, Rohit Jain, SayantaniDutta, JishuYadav, Ananya. Both Digital and Handmade posters were judged on its Design, Contents and Creativity, Originality. Institute received exceptional posters. All the students worked really hard and made wonderful posters depicting RAJASTHAN AND ITS BEAUTY.
In digital poster making competition AtikKamleshwardas got first, G. Pranay got second and Priyanka Kumari got third place. In handmade poster category JadiPunita got first and rohitjain got second place.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Nikhat Zareen for winning the Gold medal in Women’s 50kg Boxing at CWG 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Nikhat Zareen for winning the Gold medal in Women’s 50kg Boxing at Commonwealth Games, 2022.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Nikhat Zareen is India’s pride. She is a world class athlete who is admired for her skills. I congratulate her on winning a Gold medal at the CWG. Excelling in various tournaments, she has shown great consistency. Best wishes for her future endeavours. #Cheer4India”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Daily New Cases further decline to 1.65 Lakh Cases, maintaining the continuous declining trend
Daily New Cases are lowest in last 46 days
With decrease by 1,14,216 in last 24 hours, Active Caseload further dips to 21,14,508
Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for 17th consecutive day
Recovery Rate further increases to 91.25%
Daily Positivity Rate at 8.02% continues the streak of less than 10% positivity for 6 continuous days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up- 34.3 cr total tests conducted so far
More than 30.35 Lakh  vaccine doses have been given in last 24 hours
India has been witnessing a continuous fall in the active caseload. The Active Caseload has further decreased; 21,14,508 active cases have been reported today.
A net decline of 1,14,216 is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only 7.58% of the country's total Positive Cases.
As part of continued decline in the daily new cases, the country has recorded less than 2 lakh Daily New Cases for 3 continuous days now. 1,65,553 Daily New Cases were registered in the last 24 hours.
India’s Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 17th consecutive day. 2,76,309 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
1,10,756 more recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours as compared to the daily new cases.
Out of the people infected since beginning of the pandemic 2,54,54,320 people have already recovered from COVID-19 & 2,76,309 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 91.25%.
A total of 20,63,839 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country and cumulatively India has conducted 34.31 crore tests so far.
While on one side testing has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 9.36% while the Daily Positivity rate has reduced and is at 8.02% today. It has remained less than 10% for 6 consecutive days now.
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 21.20 Cr today under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
A total of 21,20,66,614 vaccine doses have been administered through 30,07,831 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. More than 30.35 Lakh  vaccine doses have been given in last 24 hours.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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98,62,777
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2nd Dose
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67,72,792
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,55,59,932
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2nd Dose
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84,89,241
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1,83,43,505
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2nd Dose
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9,429
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Age Group 45 to 60 years
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1st Dose
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6,54,11,045
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2nd Dose
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1,05,27,297
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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5,84,40,218
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2nd Dose
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1,86,50,378
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Total
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21,20,66,614
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Nitin Gadkari welcomes PM's economic package for MSME, village and cottage industry sector; says, it will take this sector to new heights
Union Minister for MSMEs and Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has welcomed the Prime Minister's relief package worth Rs 20 lakh crore announced this evening. He said, through this historical package, the Prime Minister has fulfilled the expectations and aspirations of the MSME, village and cottage industry sector..
Shri Gadkari said, with abundant resources, superior technology and raw materials, India can soon become self-reliant in all sectors. He said, the Prime Minister has also envisioned India as a super economic power in global economy. The Minister said, taking the economic slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic as a blessing in disguise, we should strive to maintain positivity and self confidence to take the country ahead.
The Minister said, the nation will remember this gesture of the Prime Minister for a very long time. He said, PM's support to this sector which gives employment to over 11 crore people and contributes by nearly 29 per cent of GDP, can never be forgotten by all the stake holders of this sector. He expressed confidence that the MSME, village and cottage industry sector will grow to new heights with the support of this package.
PIB Headquarters
SCIENCE CORRIDOR BETWEEN TARNAKA-NAGOLE METRO RAIL CORRIDORS IN VIEW OF IISF
The metro rail corridor from Tarnaka to Nagole in Hyderabad will be declared as Science Corridor In view of the India International Science Festival  to be held in Kolkata from November 5. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics Director Dr Debasish Mitra and IICT principle Scientist Ramanuj Narayan, who is also a representative of the IISF informed this at a press conference today. Dr Mitra said lot of science activities are being organized in the institute in view of the IISF.
Dr Mitra said the DNA fingerprinting and Genome analysis is being done based on next generation technology at the Institute and it has bring down the costs and time incurring for genetic diagnostics.
Dr Ramanuj explained how students are being encouraged to take part in IISF related activities.
Besides, the CSIR premium Institutes are sponsoring students to take part in Kolkata IISF. Meanwhile, Eminent Scientist and CSIR Former Director General Prof Samir Brahmachary delivered a science lecture on ‘Future of Medicine in the post Genomics, Big Data and AI Era’ on the occasion.
Ministry of Mines
Exemption of District Mineral Foundations  from Income Tax; Shri Pralhad Joshi thanks Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi for exempting 165 DMF; Notification issued by Min. of Finance
The Union Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Shri Pralhad Joshi has thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for exempting 165 District Mineral Foundation Trusts , from Income Tax payment. Through the amendment in Mines & Minerals   Act, in 2015, Government of India has made provision for establishment of District Mineral Foundation in all the districts affected by mining. The object of the District Mineral Foundation is to work for the interest and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining related operations in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government. So far, DMFs have been set up in 600 districts in 22 States in the country which have framed DMF rules.
Shri Joshi has also thanked the Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. A Gazette notification has been issued to this effect yesterday by Ministry of Finance  . Ministry of Mines has taken up with Ministry of Finance regarding issuance of notification for Income-tax exemption u/s 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 in respect to the District Mineral Foundations.
Ministry of Finance has taken measures to get the DMF trust exempted from Income Tax. Section 10 of the Act was amended by Finance Act 2018 so that all the DMF Trusts could be notified as ‘Class of Authority’. Accordingly, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue on 10.9.2020 notified 151 ‘District Mineral Foundation Trust’ and on 10.9.2021 notified 165 DMFs as ‘class of Authority’, in respect of the income arising to DMF. Hence Total 316 District Mineral Foundation Trust have been notified as ‘class of Authority’ in respect of the income arising to DMF on account of contributions by lease holders to DMF as per the MMDR Act, interest on late payment of DMF contributions by miners and such other specified collections.